Makita is a Japanese multinational manufacturer of power tools, outdoor power equipment, pneumatic tools, and industrial equipment, founded in 1915 by Mosaburo Makita in Nagoya, Japan, originally as an electric motor sales and repair company. Makita produced Japan's first electric planer in 1958 and has since grown into one of the world's largest power tool manufacturers, with production facilities in eight countries and sales in over 40 nations. The company is headquartered in Anjo, Aichi, Japan, with its U.S. operations based in La Mirada, California. Makita's product catalog spans over 500 cordless tools powered by its 18V LXT and 40V MAX XGT lithium-ion battery platforms, as well as corded power tools, pneumatic nailers, generators, and a rapidly expanding line of battery-powered outdoor power equipment. The brand is renowned for its engineering precision, motor technology expertise, and ergonomic tool design that reduces user fatigue during extended use. Makita's teal-colored tools are instantly recognizable on jobsites around the world, and the company has earned a strong reputation among both professional contractors and serious DIY enthusiasts for producing tools that combine power, durability, and refined handling. As a publicly traded company on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Makita continues to invest in brushless motor technology and expanding its cordless tool ecosystem.
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